Inspired by a Zen calligraphy workshop with artist, author and Zen master, Kazuaki Tanahashi, the Zen calligraphy abstracts incorporate original Zen calligraphic brushwork created during a “big brush” workshop at the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Inspired by a Zen calligraphy workshop with artist, author and Zen master, Kazuaki Tanahashi, the Zen calligraphy abstracts incorporate original Zen calligraphic brushwork created during a “big brush” workshop at the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

“[A]lchemical moment” speaks to the art of alchemy—the transmutation of the mundane into magic. Cloaked in abstraction, a stark horizon splits the work into two fields, one above the other, and refers to a more spiritual landscape highlighting the energetic alignment of subject to source, but more abstractly represents the link between science and spirituality.

“[G]ottlieb sun” calls for a more conscious awareness of and deeper respect for the infinite power of the sun and the importance of sustainable energy.

Healthy energy. Clean energy. Life energy.

Live it.

As part of “the green project,” a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to the Environmental Defense Fund, “Environmental advocates who believe in prosperity and stewardship.”

Inspired by a Zen calligraphy workshop with artist, author and Zen master, Kazuaki Tanahashi, the Zen calligraphy abstracts incorporate original Zen calligraphic brushwork created during a “big brush” workshop at the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Enso is an expression of the Moment. One breath. One brushstroke. One mind. A symbol of non-duality. Simplicity and profundity. Emptiness and fullness. Visible and non-visible. In its emptiness, it is absolute. The ultimate reality. Everything as one. No more, no less.

Inspired by a Zen calligraphy workshop with artist, author and Zen master, Kazuaki Tanahashi, the Zen calligraphy abstracts incorporate original Zen calligraphic brushwork created during a “big brush” workshop at the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Inspired by a Zen calligraphy workshop with artist, author and Zen master, Kazuaki Tanahashi, the Zen calligraphy abstracts incorporate original Zen calligraphic brushwork created during a “big brush” workshop at the Upaya Zen Center in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

"The Native American concept of “the good red road” suggests we walk softly upon the earth. Live consciously. And, give thanks every day for all of the natural beauty and abundance that surround us.

As part of “the green project,” a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this work will be donated to the Environmental Defense Fund (www.edf.org), “Environmental advocates who believe in prosperity and stewardship.”

Described as “an enchanting collection of work that builds on its textured, yet undefined boundaries to create a ghost-like experience,” this collection of work reflects my draw to the “rough luxe” movement/philosophy. Defined by the Wall Street Journal as ‘artful dissonance’ and ‘a study in contradictions,’ rough luxe perfectly captures the essence of the mixed media and the carefully arranged recycled elements, found object framework and ancient, but contemporary medium of encaustic.